Colfax considers moratorium on wastewater plant capacity
A Colfax Column argues that despite an 80 percent funding boost to the wastewater treatment plant violations persist. Allen Edwards and his family report ongoing overflow odor pollution and well contamination since the plant opened in 1978. A special public hearing discussed capacity limits and a possible moratorium, with council members weighing complex questions as they study staff reports and public testimony.
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Allen Edwards
Edwards
Colfax Record
Our View
Colfax
Colfax City Council
Education budget scramble hits California community colleges
The plan cuts education at community colleges as $7 per unit flows to the general fund while UC and CSU keep their extra money. Analysts say UC may see more increases than cuts in some programs. A Community College League summary warns the state budget could swing by $10 billion, widening education cuts amid a crowded governor’s race.
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CSU
Community College League of California
California
Fire Safe Councils launch fuel load reduction plan in Central Sierras
Fire Safe Councils in the Central Sierra Nevada region roll out uniform accountability and efficiency plans funded by USFS National Fire Plan and Healthy Forest Initiative. Six half day workshops from Sept. 6 cover grant administration fiscal management and standardized prevention programs. The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County partners with SEDD to develop modules and run sessions across the region.
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Usfs National Fire Plan
Healthy Forest Initiative
FSC
Sierra Economic Development District
SEDD
US Forest Service
Sierra Nevada
Fire Safe Councils
Fire Safe Council
Nevada County
USFS
Placer County
Meadow Vista
Foresthill
Colfax
Iowa Hill
Sierra County
Sacramento Regional Foundation
Greater
Auburn
Sedd.org
Tom Amesbury
NID approves higher capacity charges and lower annexation fee
Nevada Irrigation District directors approved changes to capacity charges for treated water connections and cut the annexation fee from 3100 to 1175. The 5/8 inch residential meter charge rises 44.3 percent to 4755, effective January 1, 2004, with comparisons from Placer County Water Agency Zone 1 showing 7971 for a similar connection. An annexation zone islands reform follows eight years of rare action.
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Nevada Irrigation District
NID
Placer County
Tess Andrews
Carol Gates
Economic and Engineering Services, Inc
Portland, Oregon
Brent Gabrielsen remembered after Colfax student dies
Colfax high school student Brent O Gabrielsen is mourned after an apparent self inflicted death. Lt Karl Fulenwider says autopsy pending and evidence points to suicide. Friends gathered at Meadow Vista home and plan a memorial service for Saturday at Lassila Funeral Chapel in Auburn with a scholarship fund set up at Placer Sierra Bank Meadow Vista.
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Karl Fulenwider
Fulenwider
Elaine Higgins
Gabrielsen
Meadow Vista
Higgins
Brent
Lassila Funeral
Grass Valley Highway
Auburn
Brent O. Gabrielsen
Placer Sierra Bank
Holiday Road Closures After Labor Day Weekend Accidents
The Auburn to Cool road was shut from 6 am to 3 pm on Monday for cleanup after a truck crash and Canyon Way incident. No jet fuel reached the American River and none of the Labor Day weekend accidents caused serious injuries. CHP logs note four accidents with no DUI arrests and 35 citations for speeding and seat belt violations.
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Auburn
Cool
Canyon
Brand
American River
Canyon Way
Gold Run
CHP
Craig Cassina
Jon Dietrich
Alta
Nevada
Dietrich
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